January – February 2000 Issue

Sarah, 17, says it was a shock to learn how gay students face so much harassment.

Some teens, including actor Wilson Cruz, have contemplated suicide because they felt that society didn’t want them.

Sophia, 16, says her family is closer and appreciates each other more since her brother was killed.

Tips on how to stop harassment.

Ambar, 16, describes the benefits—libraries, better bus routes, more schools—of filling out the Census.

At the Make It Real conference, organizers* handed out this survey on homophobia. Take the survey and see how your

If you need financial aid for college, fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

These are readers’ letters in response to stories in the November – December 1999 issue of the newspaper.

Nell, 15, said that she didn’t get what was so great about Andy Kaufman, the subject of the movie Man on the Moon.

Once you’ve seen the outrageous moves and hard the incredible rants on the World Wrestling Federation, you’ll be hooked, says Dennis, 17.

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has a cool exhibit where you can actually play with the art pieces, says Ashley, 17.